MEDIA ORGANISATIONS TO CONTACT REGARDING POSSIBLE PLACEMENTS

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1 MEDIA ORGANISATIONS TO CONTACT REGARDING POSSIBLE PLACEMENTS Undergraduates and graduates who are trying to locate contacts and network with media organisations in the region should use The Source, an on-line list of film, digital media companies, businesses, locations, facilities and key people based in the East Midlands. In order to keep in touch with regional news and developments it is also possible to receive a quarterly newsletter by registering on the EM Media website. Tel: info@em-media.org.uk Website: BRITFILMS LTD Britfilms is an organisation run by a group of individuals with varying experience of media and production who are passionate about film and programme making. Together they have created an internet site based in Nottingham which is dedicated to showing the work of small independent filmmakers. It is free to register and submit work to be aired on the channel with monthly prizes for the best entries. Britfilms works closely with local events such Bang a short film festival which runs 3 times a year and based at the Broadway Cinema, Nottingham. According to Phil Nodding, one of the directors of Britfilms, these opportunities are crucial in developing individuals experience of film making and encouraging more people into production. It also brings together like minded individuals, creating an amazing networking opportunity which often leads to the development of fresh ideas and new business ventures. Website: britfilmstv@yahoo.com INTERMEDIA FILM AND VIDEO LTD Intermedia is a major production house in the East Midlands and seeks, as part of its portfolio to support new production talent in the region. As well as co-ordinating in-house projects and providing the facilities for local talent to thrive it organises an extensive menu of training courses delivered by industry professionals. The short courses include directing drama, scriptwriting and regular production workshops and seminars. Some of the sessions are aimed

2 at beginners, covering digital editing, logging and capturing footage, putting sequences together, adding titles and music as well as basic transitions. 8 week courses cost between 90 and 120. One to one editing courses can also be arranged. Facilities at Intermedia include a broadcast quality multi-camera studio, video production kits and a range of editing suites which are available for commercial and subsidised hire. Vacancies for runners, sound recordists, camera operators, art directors etc to get involved with production projects crop up from time to time and are advertised on the Intermedia website. The short courses, workshops and film festivals provide excellent opportunities for networking. Tel: info@intermedianotts.co.uk Website: CHANNEL Channel is a production company based in Leicester and their clients include Nike Golf, De Vere Hotels, Virgin Trains, BskyB, Exxon Mobil and over 50 local authorities. In August the company is launching a Media Academy at the Leicester office aimed at aspiring directors. Groups of 5 students will undertake an intensive 3 months training programme, fully paid for by Channel with guaranteed jobs for at least 3 at Channel at the end of the programme. Every effort will be made to place other students in jobs elsewhere Training will depend on the area students wish to specialise in. 2 places will be allocated to camera, lighting and editing, 1 place will be offered to interactive media (web, CD and DVD programming and design), 1 place will specialise in research, production co-ordination / management, scripting and 1 place will get a broad technical introduction event technology, sound production, music soundtracks, media transfer, lighting, duplication etc. Each person will have their own detailed schedule of training and projects and will have a mentor who will guide them through the three months. Each student will receive a detailed report of practical competence which will assign a grading in respect of a student s professional competence in a range of different skills. This assessment will provide a useful record of achievement for any future employer. No student is obliged to take a position at Channel by joining the course. For more information about the Media Academy contact Rob Potter by at rob.potter@channel2020.co.uk Tel: Website:

3 LineOut LineOut was originally set up as the Leicester Independent Producer s Association and offers a resource centre for independent film makers based in Leicester and the surrounding area. It provides information on finance and production initiatives in liaison with organisations such as PACT and BECTU as well as a database of local crew, cast, writers, directors and producers to help an independent film-maker turn their idea into a movie. LineOut manages its own MaxQ Film School which runs intensive 12 week courses covering all aspects of practical film production including script and story structure, video camera operation, post-production sound and two days shooting and post-production work. The course costs 140 for LineOut members. For the past 8 years LineOut has co-ordinated the CAN Film Festival which takes place at the end of October 28/29/30 th. Submission forms are available to download from the website or by ing info@lineout.com Membership of LineOut includes free advice on video production and a free listing on LineOuts Crew and Training Directory which could open doors to future employment opportunities. Tel: info@lineout.org Website: MATV CHANNEL 6 MATV is a TV channel available free in Leicester as a 6 th terrestrial channel and extends to over 180,000 homes in the region. The channel has strong links with the local community and offers a variety of opportunities for students and trainees who are seeking work experience or media placements. To find out more about these opportunities students/graduates are encouraged to contact the channel on or apply online at MATV and South Leicestershire College in Wigston have collaborated to form a further education teaching centre offering courses such as the NCFE Certificate in Video Production. Vacancies also arise from time to time in presenting, researching and journalism and these are advertised on the website and in the Leicester Mercury. Current vacancies include Youth Programme Producer, Video Editor and Camera Person and some media understanding and experience is required for each of the positions. Tel: satish@matv.co.uk Website:

4 OTHER POSSIBLE CONTACTS Ideal World: Ideal Home House, Newark Road, Peterborough Contact: Nike Komlafe (Floor Manager) Business: Satellite TV Shopping Channel BBC Radio Leicester: 9 St Nicholas Place, Leicester Contact: radioleicester@bbc.co.uk Business: Local radio BritFilms Ltd: Broadway Cinema, Broad Street, Nottingham Contact: Phil Nodding Business: Internet channel dedicated to promoting independent film makers in the East Midlands East Midlands Media: St Mary s Gate, Nottingham Contacts: Steve Chapman, Katy Green (Business Development Executives) info@em-media.org.uk Website: Business: Promoting and investing in media production in the EM. Operate as the East Midlands Regional Screen Agency. Channel Ltd: House, Talbot Lane, Leicester Contact: Rob Potter Business: Design, create and deliver video, TV and interactive media. MATV Channel 6: Combine House, 7 Woodboy Street, Leicester Contact: info@matv.co.uk Business: Local Asian TV organisation Leicester Sound: 6 Dominus Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester Contact: Emma (Recruitment Department) Business: Local radio Affixxious Productions: Unit D2, Elms Farm Industrial Estate, Narborough Road, Leicester Contact: Miles Latham miles.latham@affixxious.com Business: Video and media Production Company developing corporate videos Black Hawk Productions: 11 Distillery Street, Ruddington, Nottingham Contact: Business: Creative video and multi-media communication company Paul Burton Television: Leicester Contact: paulburtontvproductions@hotmail.co.uk Nature of Business: Not-for-profit TV production company

5 LineOut: Fosse Neighbourhood Centre, Mantle Road, Leicester Contact: Business: A resource centre for independent film makers in Leicester and the region Intermedia Film and Video Ltd: 19 Heathcote Street, Nottingham Contact: Debbie Ballin (Head of Production), debbie@intermedianotts.co.uk Business: Production house offering training and expertise in the region EMIN: Creative Industries Cluster, Sparkhouse Studios, University of Lincoln Contact: Andrew Stevenson Business: EMDA Creative Industries Cluster